charles vance Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I see that Harbor Frieght has a clear water pump real cheap.It has a 2 1/2 opening and does about 260 gph.Can I use this since it has a 2 1/2 hose too pick up small gravel as my dregde.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south fork Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I see that Harbor Frieght has a clear water pump real cheap.It has a 2 1/2 opening and does about 260 gph.Can I use this since it has a 2 1/2 hose too pick up small gravel as my dregde.Thanks You Don't want any gravel going threw your pump And 260 per hour is not going to work for a suction dredge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles vance Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi I'm sorry it's 260 gpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedrock Bob Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 You cant pump solids through a clear water pump if that is your idea. That is why a suction dredge uses a jet flare.If you want to pump slurry through a pump you need a special type of pump. It wont be cheap but it will pump a heck of a lot more head (elevation) than a venturi (jet flare). It would be more cost effective to rent a trash pump for a few days use than to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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